MARSHALS FIND SWEET CHARITY.Byline: Alicia Doyle Daily News Staff Writer The largest grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. race in the 41-year history of Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by Days ended late Friday night when a grand marshal and two deputy grand marshals were named out of nine candidates for raising the most money for local charities. Kirk ``Hoss'' Keeler Keel´er n. 1. One employed in managing a Newcastle keel; - called also keelman ltname>. 2. A small or shallow tub; esp., one used for holding materials for calking ships, or one used for washing dishes, etc. , sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. Elks Lodge 2477, received the top honor for raising more than $25,000 in donations for the Disabled Children of Ventura County. One deputy grand marshal was ``Conejo'' Bob Givens, sponsored by Conejo Valley Rotary, who raised funds for Sarah's House, a Christian maternity home maternity home Obstetrics Birth center, see there Social medicine A residence for pregnant ♀ that serves single pregnant women. Givens will share the title with Animal Crackers Animal crackers are a popular children's snack, in which the crackers are shaped like zoo animals. Animal Crackers may also refer to:
An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. . Sponsored by Petsavers, the girls were the only youths ever to compete for the grand marshal title, organizers said. About $100,000 was raised overall, event organizers said. Friday night's announcement was a victory for all contenders who spent weeks raising money for a worthy cause, said Verne Ogden, Keeler's campaign manager. ``Whether you win the grand marshal race or not, you always win, because you not only make money for your organization, you make money for your community,'' said Ogden, whose group launched more than a dozen barbecues, garage sales and other events to raise money for Disabled Children of Ventura County. As grand marshal, Keeler will kick off events and activities for the next week of the fair. ``There's never a loser,'' Ogden said. ``Sure, it's wonderful to have your candidate be the grand marshal. But you're never a loser when you get involved with Conejo Valley Days.'' Charities backed by candidates this year include Ascension Lutheran Church, the California Indian Council Foundation, Conejo Youth Employment Center and Abused Children of Ventura County. Sixty percent of funds raised will go toward the candidates' charity of choice, with 40 percent given to Conejo Valley Days. Nine groups volunteered to compete for the title this year, a record for the festival, said Maria Prescott, grand marshal chairwoman. |
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